Debates

Michael Gove calls for a debate on accountablility in the NHS and demands a meeting with ministers from the Department of Health to discuss the closure of the upper gastro-intestinal unit at Frimley Park Hospital.  read more »

During a LibDem initiated debate on environmentally sustainable housing developments, Michael Gove tackles issues relating to building in gardens, VAT on construction and whether the planning gain supplement will be spent on the local authority concerned.  read more »

Michael Gove replies on behalf of the Opposition on an administrative Bill intended to permit delegation of powers by the Board of the Housing Corporation.  read more »

Michael Gove, Shadow Minister for Housing, calls on the Government to involve more local consultation in the development of the Thames Gateway and projects such as the regeneration of Thurrock.  read more »

During a parliamentary debate on the Deepcut Review, Michael Gove recognises the steps the Army have taken to improve training and asks about training given to NCOs.  read more »

During a debate on Housing and Overcrowding, Michael Gove makes a speech in which he covers the problems facing children growing up in overcrowded housing and investment in social housing.  read more »

During the House of Commons debate on the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill, Michael Gove makes a speech during which he raises his concerns that the Bill will see a significant curtailment of freedom of speech and undermine religious liberty.  read more »

Following a question about the gender pay gap, Michael Gove asked the Minister for Women and Equality how she plans to meet the 5% target for women in civil service senior management posts, when the increase has been only 1.6% in the past two years.  read more »

Michael Gove raises concerns that the privileged status given to Sinn Fein-IRA during the peace process has been devastating for the fate of constitutional nationalism in Northern Ireland.  read more »

Michael Gove asks the Foreign Secretary how many EU directives, regulations and decisions have been repealed in each month of this year.  read more »